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100 Years of Mining Research
100 Years of Mining Research
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Collapsible Drill Steel Enclosure
  • Free seminars & Other Information -
    • In 2010, the NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research will celebrate the 100th anniversary of mining research in the United States both at a symposium held in conjunction with the SME annual meeting and a celebration in Pittsburgh in May.
    • MSHA provides H1N1 flu guidance on SCSR testing, flu safety talks and small business information in collaboration with CDC/NIOSH. NIOSH provides general H1N1 flu information here.
  • MINER Act Reports and Other News -
    • Final Report of the Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining (PDF, 1427 KB)
    • Research Report on Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines (PDF, 121 KB) See also: Related Refuge Alternative Research
  • New Publications and Products -
    • Underground Coal Mine Map Reading Training - techniques to effectively and safely navigate a coal mine. (training)
    • CDSE - NIOSH has developed a Collapsible Drill Steel Enclosure for reducing roof bolting machine noise exposure. (equipment)
    • Guidelines for Instructional Materials on Refuge Chamber Setup, Use, and Maintenance is intended to offer suggestions to manufacturers and mine operators on how to create effective and easy-to-understand training manuals for miners as well as tips to create the most comfortable and usable refuge chambers.(training)
    • Arc Flash Awareness (video)

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Page last updated: February 8, 2010
Page last reviewed: February 8, 2010
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division